Ep. 233: London & New York Film Festivals 2021

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This week, Gavia and Morgan report back from the London and New York Film Festivals, running down an exciting list of buzzy fall titles that includes Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog, starrin Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst; Palme d'Or winner Titane; the sequel to Joanna Hogg's autobiographical film The Souvenir; a new film by Pedro Almodóvar starring Penelope Cruz; Edgar Wright's disappointing horror flick Last Night in Soho; Joel Coen's solo directorial effort The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, and more.

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Episode 208: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

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This week, Gavia and Morgan revisit one of their favorite films, Tomas Alfredson's 2011 adaptation of John le Carré's classic novel, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Topics include the masterful adaptation of the book by screenwriters Peter Straughan and Bridget O'Connor; superb performances from a cast including Gary Oldman, Mark Strong, and Colin Firth; stupendous production design and costuming; and much more.

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Episode 36: Sherlock, Series 4

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This week, Gavia and Morgan dive into the latest (and last?) season of the BBC's tarnished crown jewel, Sherlock. When did the show go south, and how? Is a text affair a real affair or not (answer: yes)? And, most pressingly, will Steven Moffat ever write a plausible female character again (answer: no)?

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Episode 28: Doctor Strange

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This week, Gavia and Morgan take a look at Marvel's latest hit, the Benedict Cumberbatch-fronted Doctor Strange. Why is this movie so critically acclaimed? Will Hollywood ever stop making movies about arrogant genius white men? And what's up with all the racism?

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